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What is Insurance Settlement: A Brief Overview

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Interested in knowing about insurance settlement? The following is a brief overview. The very lucky ones are those that have never had to settle an insurance claim. This means that there was not any reason to make the claim as the insurance never came into play. These people are the very lucky ones whom disasters […]

Things You Need to Know about Flood Damage

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You can’t be totally safe from flood damage if you live in an area that receives a very sparse annual rainfall, there are various other factors that contribute to an abrupt flood such as cracking or breaking a dam, sudden change in the course of a river, flash floods, or artificial floods, due to bursting […]

How to Remove Standing Water from Your Home

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Standing water is the problem for people living in flood-prone regions or areas on the shore of large water bodies. Water constitutes 70% of the face of Earth and unfortunately, floods and rains are extremely common.  Apparently, standing water is not the pool one would want in their house. Metaphors aside, let’s talk about the […]

Senior Citizen Neighbors Need Your Help (here are 15 ideas)

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Do you have a senior citizen in your neighborhood who needs a little bit of extra help? If so, please reach out to them. During this time of social distancing, your neighbors might feel depressed, alone, or overwhelmed. This case is particularly true if you never notice their children, grandkids, or friends visiting them. Perhaps […]

Changing a Euro Cylinder Lock on Composite, UPVC  or Auminum Door

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The Euro Cylinder lock uses a pin tumbler system that uses pins of different lengths to prevent a lock from opening without the correct key. Inventors originally patented this lock type in 1805 in an attempt by European locksmiths to standardize locks. You will find Euro cylinders used all over the world and are very […]

The Road to Safety: Safer Roads for Bikes and Pedestrians

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Each year, approximately 1.35 million people die globally due to road traffic crashes. More than half of these deaths involve vulnerable road users, including cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. Additionally, 20-50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many sustaining lifelong disabilities from their accident. Contrary to popular opinion, it isn’t just human factors like speeding […]

What is the Insurance Restoration Process?

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Going via a professional restoration company for restoring your home or office space after a disaster is a prudent decision because the company will take care of the tedious insurance restoration process.  When a disaster strikes, all you want is to have a great restoration experience, which only a licensed company can offer. All licensed […]

How To Baby-Proof Your House Room by Room

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Around the world, many new parents have been watching their babies grow while in lockdown. Does this sound familiar to you? Before the global pandemic happened, your little bundle of joy was barely moving. And now, they have mastered the art of crawling and starting to find their feet. If so, then it’s time to […]

How to Deal with Water Problems in Your Home

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Water is a life-giving substance. In fact, most of us in the western world are lucky enough to have it on tap in our home. And without water, the human race wouldn’t survive for very long. Unfortunately, water problems can also cause a major headache when they occur in your home. In fact, there are […]

Why You Must Repair Water Damage Fast

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Do you need to know how to repair water damage fast? Sure, water is necessary for life. However, it can sometimes leave you in a very challenging state of mind if you walk into your home one day to find your floor covered with water and your clogged bathroom drains to be the very cause […]

Prepare Your Home for Summer NOW

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The weather might be cold and wet right now but all too soon summer will be here. And when the hot weather hits you’re going to want to ensure that your home is summer-ready. What does that mean? Well, now is the ideal time to start thinking about how you can prepare your home for […]

3 Ways the Outside Elements Can Cause House Damage

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You might love the alfresco lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean you want the outside world to start blending with the interior of your home. Unfortunately, this can happen, often in the worst possible ways imaginable. You might find that the beasts that were once outside are now in your four walls. Alternatively, it’s possible that […]

5 Tips for Creating a Safer Home for Your Family

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Are you worried about home security? Want to make a safer home for your family? Wondering what simple home mistakes you’re probably making at home? Our homes are our havens from the hustle and bustle of the outdoor. So it is only natural that we want them to be safe and secure. There is nothing […]

Improve The Accessibility Of Your Home

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There can be plenty of reasons that you need to think about improving the accessibility of your home. It might be that you or someone you live with has been diagnosed with a disability. It could be that you just want to make sure that you have such measures in place for the future, just […]

How to Recover from Water Damage

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How do you find a water damage expert if your home or office is flooded due to heavy rain, pipe burst, or leakage? Time is of the essence! Finding the right experts for water damage restoration requires good research, for this is not the job of a novice. Professional companies have the right tools and […]

7 Smart Tips to Pet Proof Your Patio

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Home is a place where every life needs to feel safe and secure from potential threats. When a family member can’t take the necessary steps to keep themselves safe, others bear this responsibility. For many, pets are part of the family as with children; they need protection from things that can harm them. The best […]

Protect Your Home in All Weather

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Do you worry about how to protect your home in all weather? Here in the Carolinas, it feels like winter storm season ended, brought us a blustery spring, and we’re now heading into hurricane season.

5 Ways to Make Your Home Safe

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Is your home safe? Do you see your home as a castle or a fortress? Many of us do, and many more regard our house or apartment as our own personal safe place. Sadly, though, often times our houses aren’t as safe and secure as we believe them to be. Happily, there are some relatively […]

Home Safety for Your Newborn Baby

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Preparing to bring home a newborn baby can be unnerving, especially for first-time parents. We’re sharing tips to help you prepare your home for that new family member.

How to Check a House for Water Damage

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Before either buying or selling a home, it is important that you know how to check a house for water damage. It could, after all, end up costing you a lot in case you shouldn’t see it before purchasing